we toss more red top optimas 2:1 over everything else combined
field guys like them cuz they fit most apps and ez handling..
suburban I bought recently came with a red top dated 12/15 dead as a door nail..
8hrs on an optima charger yielded 96cca / 13%, bad battery..
I ran an odyssey steel case in my class 7 truck that took full advantage of the performance characteristics..
we use odyssey pc2150 batteries at work for special apps where they utilize the high capacity..
that said, I buy good quality wet cell batteries with the best warranty I can find for my personal cars / trucks..
you really have to be working a battery hard to take advantage of 2x to 3x initial cost, and still have to treat it right..
the red top I recently replaced with an interstate gp24 from costco for $89 comes with 42 free replacement warranty..
do your homework and don't get sucked into flashy advertising
